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Wayne Biggs Gets CEO Role at EDA Following Nathan Latham's Resignation in June

The Governing Board of the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority has announced the appointment of Wayne L. Biggs, Jr., as the new chief executive officer of the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (EDA). Mr. Biggs, who was serving as interim CEO since June, takes the permanent spot following Nathan Latham's resignation and departure the same month. According to the EDA, Mr. Biggs will be responsible for leading the EDA team in aiding the V.I. government in growing the USVI economy through the creation of opportunities for business investment and job creation, the authority said in a release. Mr. Biggs will also lead in the implementation of policies by the EDA Governing Board; statutory mandates; and USVIEDA initiatives, including - but not limited to - Vision 2040, the strategic vision and blueprint for economic development in the territory, said the release. “It is a pleasure to have Mr. Biggs on board as the next CEO of the USVIEDA. With his extensive backgro...